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Why Do Pilots Say "Mayday"? (It’s Not What You Think)
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Minjane posted on 2026/02/15Ever wondered why pilots yell "Mayday" in emergencies? This video dives into the surprising history behind this famous aviation call, revealing its origins and how it's different from SOS! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary related to aviation history and learn about a fascinating piece of our cultural past.
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US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/
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UK /ˌrepəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When something occurs again
- Saying something again
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US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- Adjective
- Clearly different in nature from something else
- Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
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